Prior to her current roles, Colette actively volunteered on a range of projects including supporting children with language and literacy problems and emotional and behavioural needs and also as a Trustee with Moving On, a Durham City youth homelessness charity.
Before joining NCVYS as a trustee, Colette was Chair of Youth Action Network and board member since 2003.
Previously Colette was Volunteering Development Associate with Red Foundation
and now provides independent consultancy support to develop and manage volunteering programmes and is passionate about effective partnerships to ensure a positive volunteering experience.
To discuss your ideas and find out more, please contact:
colette@coletteharrison.co.uk
0771 9525 603
Latest News
Digital Preferences of Young People
Colette is thrilled to be researching the Digital Preferences of Young People on behalf of The Wise Group; exploring the role of digital platforms in the employability journey.
Chair of Fertile Ground CIC
In June 2015 Colette was appointed Chair of Fertile Ground CIC, supporting early career dancers to take their first professional steps
Chair
In December 2013, Colette was elected Chair of National Council for Voluntary Youth Services; the independent voice of the voluntary youth sector.
Creative Careers
Grey College, Durham University have invited Colette to coordinate and host an event to inspire undergraduate students to consider shaping a creative career after graduation. A stellar panel of speakers include a television producer, a playwright and a magazine editor. The event is scheduled for March 2014
Finnish Visit
Once again, Colette will host a delegation of representatives from Finnish charities who will visit organisations in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in February 2015 to learn about support for people experiencing homelessness and substance dependencies. Learning will be shared with Finnish Parliament.
“Thank you so much for your wonderful input in our seminar!”
Rauma Citizens
